Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recently articulated the state's strategic shift towards Real-Time Governance (RTG), emphasizing a framework where technology, comprehensive data integration, and accountability underpin efficient public administration and citizen welfare. The initiative involves the consolidation of extensive citizen data, with ongoing efforts to incorporate student information from the Anganwadi level. Utilizing platforms such as AWARE and Data Lake systems, the state government aims to synchronize vast data resources, facilitate real-time analytics, and enable swift, evidence-based decision-making.
The Chief Minister highlighted a goal of "predictive governance," leveraging technology not merely for responsive actions but to proactively identify and address future challenges. This approach is intended to ensure the efficient utilization of substantial public welfare expenditures. Furthermore, the plan mandates all government departments to function online, minimizing the necessity for citizens to visit offices, with services related to revenue, endowments, and welfare becoming accessible through "WhatsApp Governance" and dedicated district-level RTG centers. This move is presented as a step towards Andhra Pradesh becoming a Knowledge Economy, targeting a 15% growth rate through enhanced governance, data-driven policy formulation, and a citizen-centric administrative model.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-moving-towards-100-real-time-governance-says-cm-naidu/article70248479.ece